Athletics 
Johnson City Parks and Recreation's Athletics Division provides a variety of youth sports programming and competitive adult leagues to create a structured environment that emphasizes teamwork and participation, and strengthens fitness within the community. For more information on leagues and information about individual sports, call us at 423-283-5822. Links to register online are listed below.
- ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL [main page]
- REGISTER FOR SPECIFIC EVENT OR PROGRAM
- RESERVE A PARK OR FACILITY
YOUTH SPORTS
YOUTH BASKETBALL (AGES 6-15)
Every effort is made to educate participants in the game of basketball while having fun. This program is available for boys and girls Ages 6-15. Each participant will play in every game.
- Teams will play a 10–game season with a holiday and end-of-season tournament.
- Children will practice 2 times per week.
- Children are placed on teams based on previous coach or school district.
- Children will be placed on an all-boys/all-girls team. Children are placed in age groups based on age as of August 15.
| Location | Civitan and Winged Deer Parks |
| Early Registration | The season is tentatively scheduled to begin December 1 with practices beginning November 5. |
| Late Registration | After November 1 a $20 late fee applies |
| Practice Begins | November 4 |
| Games Begin | Dec 2 |
| Time | Game times will vary. Week day games are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday games beginning at 9:00 AM |
| Cost | $25/city resident $30/non-city resident fee include game jersey |
| To register | Register online at www.myjcparks.org in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
COACHES
Volunteer Parents - a background check is done on all volunteers.
Johnson City Parks and Recreation offers two youth soccer seasons each year; in the spring and and fall. Registration for spring is open starting the last Monday in January until the last day] February. Games will usually begin the 2nd week of April, lasting about 8-weeks including the end of season tournament. Registration for fall league is normally taken starting the Monday after July 4 until the second week of August. Games will usually begin the Tuesday after Labor Day. Fall season will last about 9-weeks, including the end of season tournament.
- Each participant will play in every game.
- Children will practice 1-2 times per week, which begins a few weeks prior to the season.
- Children are placed on teams according to their age (as of August 15) and their school district.
- Children ages 6-15 will be placed on an all-boys/all-girls team.
- Ages 3-5 will play coed.
- Shin guards are required.
| Location | Civitan and Winged Deer Parks |
| Early Registration | Jan. 28 – Feb. 28 |
| Late Registration | After Feb. 28 a $20 late fee applies |
| Practice Begins | March 16 |
| Games Begin | April 6 |
| Times | Game times vary |
| Cost | $25/city resident $30/non-city resident |
| To register | Register online at www.myjcparks.org in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
YOUTH T-BALL (Ages: Girls 4-6)
Teams are formed by elementary school districts. Teams play a 10-game schedule.
| Location | Carnegie Park |
| Early Registration | Feb 25 - March 24 |
| Late Registration | After March 24, a $20 late fee applies |
| Practice Begins | April 1 |
| Games Begin | April 22 |
| Times | Game times vary |
| Cost | $25/city resident $30/non-city resident |
| To register | Register online at www.myjcparks.org in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
Teams play a 10-game schedule. Teams are formed by Johnson City School districts. Age cut off is August 15.
| Location | Carnegie Park |
| Early Registration | Feb 25 - March 24 |
| Late Registration | After March 24, a $20 late fee applies |
| Practice Begins | April 1 |
| Games Begin | April 22 |
| Times | Game times vary |
| Cost | $25/city resident $30/non-city resident |
| To register | Register online at www.myjcparks.org in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
Teams play a 10-game schedule. Teams are formed by Johnson City School districts. Age cut off is August 15.
| Location | Carnegie Park |
| Early Registration | Feb 25 - March 24 |
| Late Registration | After March 24, a $20 late fee applies |
| Practice Begins | April 1 |
| Games Begin | April 22 |
| Times | Game times vary |
| Cost | $25/city resident $30/non-city resident |
| To register | Register online at www.myjcparks.org in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
YOUTH TENNIS (Ages: 5-17)
Learn the lifelong sport of tennis.
| Location | Liberty Bell Tennis Center, 505 Liberty Bell Blvd., Johnson City |
| Early Registration | May 1 |
| Lessons Begin | June 3 |
| Times | 8:00 AM-9:15 AM or 9:30 AM-10:45 AM |
| Cost | $50/city resident $55/non-city resident |
| To register | Register in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park or online at www.myjcparks.org |
| For More Information | 423-283-5822 |
ADULT SPORTS
Women’s teams play an 8-game schedule and a single elimination tournament.
Senior teams play an 8-game schedule and single elimination tournament.
| Location | Winged Deer Park |
| Early Registration | Feb 4 - April 5 |
| Games Begin | April 22 |
| Times | Game times vary |
| League | Men’s open / Men's Church |
| Cost | $400/team plus $5 for each non-resident player on the roster. |
| League | CoEd Open / CoEd Church |
| Cost | $300/team plus $5 for each non-resident player on the roster. |
| League | Women's |
| Cost | $200 team plus $5 for each non-resident player on the roster. |
| League | Senior (ages 55 and up) |
| Cost | $200 team plus $5 for each non-resident player on the roster. |
| Note | Entry fee, rosters and player IDs must be turned in at time of registration. |
| To Register | Register in person at the Athletic office at Winged Deer Park, 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City. |
| For more information | 423-283-5822 |